Hey...it's been a while. The first rule of having a successful blog is posting consistently, and when I started this blog, I was...

After Mrs. FIM and I decided to commit to a more frugal lifestyle in our quest for financial independence, we quickly realized how much...

Today, I want to take the time to tell you a little more about my story and the journey to where I am now...

Looking for something fun to do without breaking the bank? Here’s a really fun game you can play at home that’s essentially free...

When I think about the careers of the many musician friends I know, I can parse their main source of income into five categories...

I'd like to share a simple rule to help decide whether or not to accept a performance gig. You should only say 'yes' to a gig if at least...

Happy new year and good riddance to 2020. After 9+ months of non-stop pivoting on just about everything in life, I’m pretty excited for 2021

Last December, my wife and I decided to track our expenses for the entirety of 2020. We’re in the final stretch of this experiment so I’d...

This may seem like an oxymoron. After all, for hundreds of years even the most famous of musicians have been financially dependent on...